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This room is for supportive and informative discussion about divorce and/or the annulment process. All posters must have been previously divorced or annulled.

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You outline the process in great detail. Thanks for putting so much time & effort into doing this. So many people have asked these questions.

However, I just would like to add that the time period may differ from diocese to diocese. The process may also to some extent. The cost varies as well, but it is wise to remember that talking to the tribunal staff will help modify the payments in many instances.

There may be Annulment Information sessions offered by the local diocese/archdiocese. I know this has been the case in Indianapolis in the past. I think Joliet diocese has offered help as well.

(Quote)Carol-737878 said: Therese,
You outline the process in great detail. Thanks for putting so much time & eff...

(Quote)Carol-737878 said:

Therese,

You outline the process in great detail. Thanks for putting so much time & effort into doing this. So many people have asked these questions.

However, I just would like to add that the time period may differ from diocese to diocese. The process may also to some extent. The cost varies as well, but it is wise to remember that talking to the tribunal staff will help modify the payments in many instances.

There may be Annulment Information sessions offered by the local diocese/archdiocese. I know this has been the case in Indianapolis in the past. I think Joliet diocese has offered help as well.

So to all potential petitioners: Go to your tribunal for specifics!

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Thank you for sharing Carol! I know it is a subject that interests a lot of members. I shared the documents that i have and anyone who has any additional information, is more than welcome to share

In my Archdiocese, since my former spouse did not respond or participate in the process, she was and never would be allowed to view my petition or those of the witnesses.

My original petition was denied. I could not get but two witnesses and those two did everything but answer what was being asked. It was a struggle after that but I would not give up. Eighteen months later, my petition was finally approved locally and regionally.

I am going through an annulment process and I thought that it was simple, but I know better now. I needed this post. I don't know how you did this work, but I do hope my "thanks" will do you for this information.

(Quote)Meg-920823 said: ...reviewing what testimony is in the acts.' I was asked if I wanted my statements to be confidential and if my ...

(Quote)Meg-920823 said: ...reviewing what testimony is in the acts.' I was asked if I wanted my statements to be confidential and if my spouse chose that too, then what would we review? Thanks for all this information.

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to elaborate on my question, if my spouse checked his 'confidential' and I did too and so did the witnesses, then what would happen at the 'publishing'? I guess there wouldn't be anything for us to review?

(Quote)Meg-920823 said: to elaborate on my question, if my spouse checked his 'confidential' and I did too and so did the wi...

(Quote)Meg-920823 said:

to elaborate on my question, if my spouse checked his 'confidential' and I did too and so did the witnesses, then what would happen at the 'publishing'? I guess there wouldn't be anything for us to review?

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Hello Meg,

When both parties appeal the ground of annulment then they need to go to the Tribunal Office to review what testimony is in Acts. It is not related to any confidential information. Your privacy, your spouse privacy as well as the witnesses are protected. They said if you desire to go, you can just get it through the phone.